He is credited with the innovation of the "piledriver" move in wrestling, which sees a wrestler hoist an opponent upside down and spiking them on the mat. The danger comes from potentially compressing the opponent's spine by dropping them on their head. The move is (now) banned in many territories worldwide, leading to a disqualification and even a fine. Read More: https://www.wrestlinginc.com/1097512/the-most-dangerous-wrestling-moves-of-all-time/?utm_campaign=clipit's
Bill was also a member of Beacon Lodge #3 AF&AM (Masonic Lodge) from 22 Mar 1945 until his death in 1982
Obituary:
Longson, Willard (Wild Bill), Fri, Dec. 10, 1982, father of Beverly Colt and Richard G. Longson, grandfather of Bill and Mike Colt and Karen Blaylock and Lynda and Craig Longson, brother of George Henry and John Wilford Longson, father-in-law of Carol Longson.
Funeral Service Mon. 11 a.m. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 4720 Jamieson Ave. to Mt. Hope Cemetery, visitation after 3 p.m. Sun. at the Church , Shepard Funeral Chapel Service
He is credited with the innovation of the "piledriver" move in wrestling, which sees a wrestler hoist an opponent upside down and spiking them on the mat. The danger comes from potentially compressing the opponent's spine by dropping them on their head. The move is (now) banned in many territories worldwide, leading to a disqualification and even a fine. Read More: https://www.wrestlinginc.com/1097512/the-most-dangerous-wrestling-moves-of-all-time/?utm_campaign=clipit's
Bill was also a member of Beacon Lodge #3 AF&AM (Masonic Lodge) from 22 Mar 1945 until his death in 1982
Obituary:
Longson, Willard (Wild Bill), Fri, Dec. 10, 1982, father of Beverly Colt and Richard G. Longson, grandfather of Bill and Mike Colt and Karen Blaylock and Lynda and Craig Longson, brother of George Henry and John Wilford Longson, father-in-law of Carol Longson.
Funeral Service Mon. 11 a.m. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 4720 Jamieson Ave. to Mt. Hope Cemetery, visitation after 3 p.m. Sun. at the Church , Shepard Funeral Chapel Service
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